Schemes urged to take 'holistic' endgame approach

Research finds insurers are looking to prioritise well-prepared schemes

Hope William-Smith
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Schemes urged to take 'holistic' endgame approach

Defined benefit (DB) schemes looking to execute a buyout need to approach their planning ‘holistically’ to attract the attention of insurers, Aon says.

The consultancy's Global Pension Risk Survey 2021/22 - published today (24 March) - found an increasing number of schemes are focusing on becoming ‘settlement ready‘ ahead of what has been predicte...

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